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November 2008October 2008September 2008August 2008July 2008June 2008May 2008April 2008March 2008February 2008January 2008December 2007Complete ArchivesCategory Archives
HP, Autodesk and NVIDIA join to spur 3-D adoptionCHV releases Svengali Rays Lite (free) and ProNVIDIA Tesla makes personal supercomputing a realityClass on Demand delivers advanced training for Pinnacle StudioDigital Anarchy announces Knoll Light Factory compatibility with Windows 64-bit and Photoshop CS4Announcing P2 Log Pro™ v 3.0 featuring AVC-IntraROKKAN taps Luxology’s modo for interactive 3D website developmentAllegorithmic’s ProFX utilized by T3 Entertainment for next-generation online game developmentNVIDIA breaks visual computing barriers with first 4GB graphics cardAudio-Technica launches BP4071, BP4071L and BP4073 Shotgun microphonesNVIDIA redefines entry-level professional graphics for small and integrated form factorsPanasonic announces the AG-HPG20 P2 HD portable recorder featuring AVC-Intra supportOptimo Rouge has alternative rentals customers seeing redGefenTV HDMI v1.3 repeatermiTV Magic partners with Sony, AJA Video, and Apple to present workshop on file-based HD workflowJVC introduces world’s first PoE IP-network PTZ camera with 360 degree continuous rotationReliant Digital, Inc. announces release of its “Sentry” PC Connect DuplicatorImageFlow 1.5 releasedPanasonic upgrades its advanced switcher with new AV-HS400A multi-format HD/SDMammoth HD expands Vertical HD librariesFront Porch Digital acquires SAMMA SystemsUtah Scientific acquires SandarLinear Acoustic and PRECO ink West Coast distribution dealMusic 2 Hues releases a new addition to its Flagship Series production music line.Autodesk Acquires SoftImage |
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008Luxology launches Education Provider ProgramInitiative answers demand for modo 3D software by public and private academic institutions San Mateo, Calif. – July 8, 2008 – Luxology® LLC, developers of modern, artist-focused 3D software, today announced its new Education Provider Program, which offers leading colleges, universities and 3D animation schools worldwide access to academically-priced modo® and associated training materials from Luxology. The new Education Provider Program is a key part of Luxology’s plan to meet the growing demand for modo by offering additional educational benefits to customers in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Monday, July 07, 2008Pond5 makes a big splash in stock footage worldCommunity-based stock footage marketplace emerges from beta New York, NY, July 2, 2008—Pond5 announced today the launch of version 1.0 of its next-generation online footage marketplace, which includes several groundbreaking features and a site design that sets a new standard for speed and ease-of-use. The launch coincides with another milestone: the fast-growing collection now offers more than 50,000 broadcast-quality SD and HD clips available for instant download, starting at $5 per clip. more »Monday, July 07, 2008Zacuto releases JeepUniversal rod adapter for HD video cameras Zacuto, a leading provider of HD video cameras and accessories is announcing the release of their new universal rod adapter dubbed ‘Jeep’. Jeep bridges the gap between 15mm lightweight (60mm spacing), 15mm studio (100mm spacing, Arri rods) and 19mm studio (104mm spacing) rod systems. This versatile tool expands the functionality of your equipment by allowing you to mix and match gear that was intended for different size rod systems. more »Monday, July 07, 2008Zacuto releases Red One ONE ZdapterZacuto, a leading provider of HD video cameras and accessories is announcing the release of their new RED ONE Zdapter Kit. “This is a great mount for RED cameras that allows you to quick-release your monitor or EVF with a flip of a red Zacuto lever” says Zacuto’s Steve Weiss. “It mounts on 19 or 15mm rods and adapts the RED arm with the included Zacuto ZUD to be quick-releasable. This prevents any unwinding and allows for Zacuto rod extensions to make the RED arm longer if wanted.” See Zacuto’s RED ONE Zdapter Kit. Price $249 Monday, July 07, 2008Matrox RT.X2 realtime HD editing platforms now with support for Windows Vista and Sony XDCAM EXMontreal, Canada, July 3, 2008 - Matrox®Video Products Group today announced that Matrox RT.X2 release 3.6 is now available. Highlights include support for Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (32-bit) and realtime playback of Sony XDCAM EX .mp4 clips. more »Monday, July 07, 2008Red Giant Software releases Magic Bullet Instant HD AdvancedPlug-in for Adobe After Effects CS3 San Francisco, CA, July 2, 2008 - Red Giant Software, publisher of Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode products, today introduced Magic Bullet Instant HD Advanced (formerly named Instant HD Pro). This new plug-in for Adobe After Effects CS3 delivers the highest possible quality conversion for SD to HD and is well-suited to prepare analog source footage and DV video clips for inclusion in HD projects. Instant HD Advanced combines de-interlacing and de-noising; advanced pan and scan; and a super-resolution algorithm for providing actual resolution enhancement. The easy-to-use preset menu helps users choose the right HD and 2K output formats. more »Wednesday, July 02, 2008Telestream FlipFactory drives down price of HD encodingFaster than real time HD to HD encoding on single server, new features on FlipFactory 6.1 Nevada City, Calif., July 1, 2008 – Telestream today announced availability of version 6.1 software release for its flagship FlipFactory® transcoding workflow automation product line. Significant codec optimization in FlipFactory now makes it possible for users to achieve high definition (HD) encoding speeds that were previously only attainable using multiple servers. FlipFactory 6.1 delivers HD-to-HD transcoding speeds up to 15 percent faster than real-time on a single server for edit-to-broadcast workflows, including popular DNxHD and DVCPRO HD formats. The ability to achieve these speeds on a single server means substantially lower costs for users. more »Wednesday, July 02, 2008Focus Enhancements announces availability of fifth generation DTE recorderNew FS-5 direct to edit recorder introduces groundbreaking wireless metadata technology Campbell, Calif. – July 1, 2008—Focus Enhancements Inc (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced the general availability of the FS-5 Direct To EditÆ (DTE) recorder, the fifth generation in the company’s award-winning line of DTE recorders. more » |
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